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EPITAPHS. 485 The following epitaph was dedicated to the memory of his wife by Mr. Safifin. These epitaphs may be found in a Mss. book of Mr. Saffin's, now in the possession of the R. I. Historical Society, Providence. " Epitaph to Martha Safifin, daughter of Thos. and Mary Willett, and wife of John Saffin. An Epitaph on his truly loving and dearly beloved wife, Martha (Willett) Safifin, who departed this life on the Eleventh day of December, 1673 • Here Lyes the Dear Companion of his life, Whom twenty years God gave her as a wife. Nigh fourty years She lived, did not fulfill it; Was second Daughter to Renowned Willett. Her name is Martha Safiin, which she hath, Derived from him who wrote this Epitaph. Her rare endowments cant be here Expressed. But written are allmostin every Breast. So let her Rest until her Saviour Dear To call her hence shall in the clouds Appear. On the Tombe-side. Here lyes the Mother and her sons even five, Most lovely to behold when all alive. Since her interment there were two sons laved with her, in the same tombe, to wit, Josiah & Joseph the Second." Headstoxe. 1669. FOOTSTONE. Here lyeth y Body of DAUGHTER TO THE vertuous Mary 11 Willett wife to thoMAS THE WOR lOHN r R Willett esq who died BROWN ESQ e , ,, *= t'^ DECEASED January y o About y 55 Year OF Her AGe ANNO